Wikispaces for Teachers (Note: If you forget to use the direct educator link to create a wiki, click on "Subscription" under "Manage Space" and request a complimentary upgrade to Plus for K-12 education.)
Enter a username, password, and your email address.Create a space name (which will be in the web address for your wiki). · Select a permissions level, which can be modified later. · Click on the “I certify…” box. · Click on “Join” to be taken to your new space. Tutorials Videos Introduction to Wikispaces Video Personalize Your Wiki (Modifying Look and Feel) Files and Pictures (Uploading FIles and Pictures and Loading Them to a Page)
What is a wiki?
"Wiki" (/wiːkiː/) is originally a Hawaiian word for "fast".
Wikis in Plain English
= =Using Wikis in the Classroom
Classroom Example
Articles
Free Wikis for Educators:
Create an Account and a Free K-12 Space:
· Go to http://www.wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers.
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Enter a username, password, and your email address. Create a space name (which will be in the web address for your wiki).
· Select a permissions level, which can be modified later.
· Click on the “I certify…” box.
· Click on “Join” to be taken to your new space.
Tutorials Videos
Introduction to Wikispaces Video
Personalize Your Wiki (Modifying Look and Feel)
Files and Pictures (Uploading FIles and Pictures and Loading Them to a Page)
Samples of Instructional Wikis
Wikipedia's definition of a wiki.
Overview of wikis at Classroom First's Wiki Walk-Through
Great overview For Teachers New to Wikis.
Additional Instructional Uses for a Wiki
Wiki Resources
Wikispaces Video Tutorials